Raja Warring offers resignation amid Punjab Congress factionalism (Img: X)
Chandigarh: Punjab Congress Presdient Amarinder Singh Raja warring has offered his resignation amid weeks of factionalism within the state unit.The development comes
as the party discusses a possible leadership change ahead of the 2027 assembly elections.
Reacting to speculations over resignation over his resignation, Warring said "I do not wish to comment on anything right now.When the time comes,I will certainly let you know.For the moment, many matters are strictly internal, and I will inform you".
Party sources said the Congress high command had informed warring of its decision to appoint someone else in his place, following which he offered to resign.
Sources said former minister and MP, Vijay Inder Singla has emerged as one of the strong contender for the post of PCC chief in view of the 2027 assembly elections. Apart from Singla, several other names are also being discussed for the
top post.
Among the probables include former chief minister,Charanjit Singh Channi, Gurdaspur MP, Sukhjinder Singh Randhava,Present leader of the opposition in the state assembly Pratap Singh Bajwa and Former Hockey Olympion and Jalandhar Cantonement MLA, Parjat Singh.
It is said that factionalism in the Punjab Congress was not new.it is traditionally seen differences between prominent leaders. At different times, the internal tussle has involved Captain Amarinder Singh and Rajinder kaur Battal ; Captain Amarinder Singh and Navjot singh sidhu and later Charanjit Singh Channi and Navjot sidhu. More recently, differences involving warring, Pratap singh bajwa and Channi have remained a subject of discussion.
